Costa Brava cycling holidays

Suitable for: Leisurely pedallers

Difficulty: 3/5

Climb Level: 3/5

Max Altitude: 171m

Distance: 40.8km

The Route: This pleasant ride takes you north to the lakeside town of Banyoles, famous for being the location of world-renowned rowing events. It’s a relatively easy-going ride with only a few short climbs along the route. You’ll also pass iconic sights such as the Girona Cathedral on the way.

Suitable for: Seasoned cyclists

Difficulty: 5/5

Climb Level: 3/5

Max Altitude: 148m

Distance: 93.1km

The Route: Riders will head south towards the coast and cross Las Gavarres Mountains twice, before navigating across the entire range. The route then snakes back towards the northern Costa Brava, passing the challenging Romany de la Selva.

Suitable for: Daredevils

Difficulty: 5/5

Climb Level: 4/5

Max Altitude: 961m

Distance: 39.5km

The Route: This circular route heads north out of Girona and onto one of the highest and perhaps most challenging mountains in the region, Puigsou. On a clear day, you can even see across the valley to the neighbouring Pyrenees – a well-deserved reward after such a ride!